On August 20, it was learned at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport that starting today, some China Southern Airlines flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao will continue to eliminate check-in cutoff times, enabling “last-minute boarding.”
On July 8 this year, China Southern Airlines flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport fully eliminated check-in cutoff times and introduced the “last-minute boarding” service, reducing the restrictions on passengers caused by traditional check-in counters closing 30 to 40 minutes in advance. Starting today (August 20), the scope of this measure has been further expanded, continuing to implement the “last-minute boarding” service on China Southern Airlines round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao. Passengers without checked luggage only need to complete security checks and arrive at the boarding gate before it closes (i.e., 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time) to board the flight.
Currently, there are a total of 10 daily round-trip China Southern Airlines flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai Hongqiao, all of which are piloting the “last-minute boarding” service. Relevant officials stated that the proportion of business travelers on the Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao route is relatively high. Choosing to launch the “last-minute boarding” service on this route can benefit a wider range of passengers, providing convenience for groups such as those with last-minute schedule changes, sudden business trips, early/late flight rushes, and frequent business travelers.
It is important to note that the “last-minute boarding” service currently does not apply to passengers who need to check luggage. For passengers with checked luggage, the checked baggage cutoff time remains 30 minutes before departure.
